This article presents a case report that involves the multidisciplinary treatment of a patient who suffered from excessive gingival display when smiling naturally. Learning Objectives: Understand the effect excessive gingival display has on the aesthetics of a smile. Know the 2 most common etiologies of a gummy smile. Learn the importance of a multidisciplinary approach […]
This article discusses the formidable aesthetic challenges that the clinician may face when treating patients who present with missing maxillary lateral incisor agenesis. Learning Objectives: Know the available options for treating this condition when diagnosed early. Identify who is statistically most affected by this condition. Learn the importance of material selection in successfully treating this […]
This article presents a case report that demonstrates a minimally invasive aesthetic solution for an adult via the bleaching of a retained primary tooth. This article is peer reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit. Learning Objectives After reading this article, the individual will (1) understand the difference between the terms “bleaching” and […]
This article discusses the different types and etiologies of endodontic lesions, as well as clinical considerations clinicians should bear in mind when determining treatment options. This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.
Stephen Weeks, DDS, and James Bahcall, DMD, MS, discuss the differences and similarities between using continuous and reciprocating endodontic rotary file. This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.
Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS, discusses the importance of active irrigation.
Barry L. Musikant, DMD, presents a case supporting the concept that less is more.
Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS, presents useful tips on finding canals.
John West, DDS, MSD, discusses how single file use protocol can make clinical work more efficient and less stressful for the doctor.
Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS, discusses how system-based endodontics has now become a clinical reality.
John A. Khademi, DDS, MS, et al talk about the importance of image-guided endodontics as a new minimally invasive and directed approach to care.
Manor Haas, DDS, discusses how 3-D cone beam imaging is altering endodontic treatments.
Martin Trope, DMD, discusses how to avoid the need for all out root canal treatment when exposures or near exposures of the pulp occur.
Mike Malone, DDS, discusses the importance of proper dental material selection to achieve optimal outcomes.
Edward R. Kusek, DDS, discusses implant fixture and abutment considerations.
Willie J. Winfree, DDS, MPA; Leo E. Rouse, DDS; and Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS; discuss the diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder and how it relates to clinical dentistry. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: The definition and diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Clinical and ethical considerations related to BDD.
David A. Beach, DDS, MS, addresses some of the types of postoperative problems that can be encountered in endodontics, as well as how to minimize and manage them.
Lisa Germain, DDS, describes why the clinician should pay special attention to the isthmus that connects canals.
Richard Mounce, DDS, and Justin D. Moody, DDS, discuss optimizing endodontic treatment and when tooth retention is and is not advisable or predictable.
Allen Ali Nasseh, DDS, MMSc, and Dennis Brave, DDS, discuss an instrumentation technique?that combines the use of minimally tapered rotary files with an innovative universal finishing instrument that adapts to the natural root canal anatomy.
David A. Beach, DMD, MS, focuses on identifying factors that can complicate treatment.
Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS, discusses the endodontic triad for success, focusing on the role of current and future technologically driven methods that will better enable 3-D cleaning and filling root canal systems.
Ali Allen Nasseh, DDS, MMSc, and Dennis Brave, DDS, describe a novel clinical technique for retrofilling the apicoectomy procedure that dramatically improves the efficiency of the operation.
David A. Beach, DMD, MS, discusses how proper measurements of both instruments and filling materials relate to successful therapy.
Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS, focuses on the preparation of narrower, longer, and more curved canals
Allen Ali Nasseh, DDS, MMSc, and Dennis G. Brave, DDS, introduce a new instrumentation and obturation system and talk about its role in increasing efficiency for the clinician.
John West, DDS, MSD, discusses 10 myths in endodontics.
Lisa Germain, DDS, presents a variety of mini case reports, discussing a game winning philosophy for success.
John West, DDS, MSD, discusses the relationship of endodontics to 3 critically essential determinants of predictability.
Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS; Pierre Machtou, DDS, MS, PhD; and John D. West, DDS, MSD; introduce new technologies for glide path management and for shaping canals.
Marilyn R. Calvo, DDS; Rodica S. Grasu, DDS, MS; and Erik Haupt demonstrate a multi?disciplinary team approach to improve the final aesthetic and functional clinical results.
David A. Beach, DMD, MS, presents problems and complications that can be encountered during the endodontic instrumentation and irrigation phases.
William Nudera, DDS, MS, outlines the use of CBCT technology to properly identify and treat a necrotic maxillary central with very unusual anatomy.
L. Stephen Buchanan, DDS, reviews current cutting tools and exciting new developments that will be coming soon.
Lisa Germain, DDS, presents a discussion on the diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with tooth resorption.
Lisa Germain, DDS, MScD, gives a relevant review and discussion on the topic of hand files and reamers.
Allan S. Deutsch, DMD, describes the effects of the handpiece motion on the properties of the endodontic instruments during root canal procedures.
L. Stephen Buchanan, DDS, reviews current obturation methods with specific emphasis on Centered Condensation Obturation techniques.
Rico Short, DMD, describes regenerative endodontic procedures as a viable treatment option to biologically replace damaged, diseased, or missing structures such as dentin, root structures, and cells of the pulp-dentin complex in immature necrotic permanent teeth without performing conventional endodontic therapy. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Principles of regenerative endodontics in the treatment of immature necrotic permanent teeth. Clinical protocol for treating immature necrotic permanent teeth with regenerative endodontics.
